Day 14:
Today enjoy full day guided tour of Udaipur- most romantic
city in Rajasthan.Visit-City Palace, Jagdish temple, Sahelion
Ki Bari, Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandal. Lake Palace was built by
Maharana Jagat Singh II (1628-52) as a summer
palace to escape the heat of Jaipur. Undoubtedly the most familiar and
photogenic feature of Udaipur, the palace is indeed a reverie in pure white
marble. Formerly called Jag Mandir, the palace is an amazing confection of
delicate columns, filigreed screens, cupolas and fountains. Now converted as
a luxury hotel, you can visit the palace for lunch or afternoon tea.Jag Mandir
Jag Mandir, another island palace in the Lake Pichola was built by Karan
Singh in 1615. It derives its name from Jagat Singh who added to the initial
structure. It was never used for the purpose for it was built. This palace was
used to provide shelter to the Mughal prince Khurum (later Emperor Shah
Jahan) who rebelled against his emperor father Jahangir, in the 1620s.
Jahangir was succeeded by Shah Jahan who was still in Udaipur at the time
of his father's death. During the 1857 Mutiny this island palace once again
served as a safe haven for European women and children.City Palace
Udaipur's fascinating City Palace is the largest royal complex in Rajasthan.
Standing on a rocky promontory the palace has balconies, towers and
cupolas and presents a wonderful view of the lake and the city. The complex
has eleven constituent mahals (palaces), constructed by successive
maharanas during the three hundred years that followed the foundation of
Udaipur in 1559. Added to this, Crystal Gallery and Durbar Hall within the
complex is spectacular. Explore them for their mosaics, miniatures, mirror
work and motifs.Sahelion Ki BariThe "garden of the maids of honour",
Sahelion-ki-Bari was designed and laid out early in the eighteenth century as
a retreat for ladies of the royal household to spend their time in leisure. The
lotus pool, fountains, lawns, flowerbeds, and marble pavilions all combine to
make it a captivating place.Jagdish Temple Built in 1651 A.D. by Maharana
Jagat Singh, this Indo-Aryan temple is dedicated to Lord Jagannath, a
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